During the past 3
weeks we have received donations of £2000 from The Hedley Foundation,
a charitable trust, £5000 from Hampshire County Council, £1000
from Rene Day, a long term supporter of the group, £350 for the
loan of our equipment to Hampshire Scouts and raised over £1000
at our quiz night. Our total is now £31000 and we are in the final
negotiations to ensure the roof gets replaced during November 2005.This
is an incredible achievement by all concerned.

Since the last edition
of “The Woggle”, the cubs from Jupiter Pack have been to camp
and members of the Explorer’s have completed 2 day expeditions towards
their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and their Platinum Chief Scouts Awards

What a brilliant
evening. 21 teams took part, our largest attendance ever. Once again Billy
Ault, a former Scout and leader with the group prepared the questions
and was our question master and was supported by Anne and Claire for marking
and scoring. In the meantime Mandy, Fiona and Jo were busy in the kitchen
preparing Chilli, Jacket Potatoes, Cheese, Tuna & Salad in order that
the competitors could replenish their brain cells at half time.

In the end the quiz winners were ACE (for the 4th time) who narrowly
beat the “Racqueteers” into 2nd place. Many thanks for everyone
who took part and helped to make a profit of over £1000.

Although not a legal
requirement, we are following good practice as identified by the Child
Protection agencies in giving all parents the opportunity to ask that
their child’s photograph not be included in any of our reporting.

Photographs have always been an important part of our memories
and being able to capture activities and achievements for our history
and to inform others. We would very much like to maintain this tradition,
but I know that some people are not comfortable with photographs appearing
on web sites or in newspapers
Typical examples are pictures from camps and fun days or when unusual
activities are taking place on meeting nights or when someone receives
the top award of their section or some other important recognition.
We are in the process of putting up a gallery of “scouts in action”
on our web site and also like to report achievements on our web site,
in “The Woggle” and in the Hayling Islander.

The link below will take you to the online form which you only need to
complete and submit if you DO NOT wish any photographs of your child(ren)
to appear in any of our communications.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact either
your leader or Ian Hawke.

If you have not yet
joined our 100 club, then this is your last chance. The first draw will
take place at our Fireworks Display on Saturday 5th November and each
month thereafter. We have had to make some changes and there are now 41
prizes throughout the year ranging from £25 to £100.

The profit of £1200 will be the last part of our main fundraising
for “Raise the Roof” this year.

Please help us by joining and perhaps getting your families and friends
to join in as well. Forms are available on the web site and in the HQ.

Forms have been sent
out to those of you who have not previously signed up for this. PLEASE,
PLEASE take the time to read the letter and fill in the form. This allows
us to reclaim 28p for each £1 you pay in subs from the Inland Revenue
and we do not require any personal information, nor do you have to take
any other action.

Once again Mark and his team are in the process of sorting the many thousands
of books for this sale. If you have never been along to see what is on
offer then perhaps the fact that people come from all over Hampshire and
surrounding counties will give you an idea of the scale and quality of
books on offer

Help Required

This year we would also appreciate some additional help on the day, so
if you can offer us just 2 hours of you time to help us maintain our fine
tradition please contact your leader or myself